Dressmaking, knitting & sewing

David & Charles, 1981. 1st edition. Hard covers, dust jacket. V.g. /V.g. Contains a number of squared-off patterns for nightwear, underwear, dressing gowns and playsuits. 135 pp. more information

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Studio Vista, London, 1979. 1st edition. Publisher's illustrated boards. Fine/No Jacket. Thirteen designs for useful baby/toddler equipment. Published in association with the Singer Company. 64 pp. more information

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Cassell (Studio Vista), 1980. 1st edition. Pictorial hard cover. Fine /No Jacket. An inroduction to fabric selection and basic construction methods. The series is sponsored by Singer. 64 pp. more information

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Guild Publishing, 1990. Book Club edition, originally published by Ebury Press. Hard covers, dust jacket. V.g. /V.g. Pages sl. tanned at edges. Covers animal and floral designs, patterned and geometric designs, repeating patterns and borders. It concludes with a chapter on patchwork pieces and needlework carpets. 168 pp. more information

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Orbis, 1986. Reprint of first edition. Hard covers, dust jacket. V.g/V.g. Over 70 historically-inspired knitwear designs by a graduate of the Royal College of Art (knitted textiles) who has built up a solid reputation. 175 pp. more information

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New Holland, 1991. 1st edition. Hard covers, dust jacket. As new /As new. Pictorial hard cover with similarly illustrated jacket. Beautifully photographed by Steve Tanner. The author studied at Goldsmiths' College, London and is a media costumier. 176 pp. more information

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Windward (W.H. Smith), 1987. Cheap edition, originated by Frances Lincoln. Hard covers, dust jacket. As new /As new. "Over 30 exclusive patterns from top knitwear designers". Slightly expanded from the original issue. 120 pp. more information

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Blitz, 1993. 1st published in 1990. Hard covers, dust jacket. Fine /Fine. Pictorial hard cover with similarly illustrated jacket. Beautifully photographed, mainly by Julie Fisher. 139 pp. more information

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Dorling Kindersley, 1984. 1st edition. Hard covers, dust jacket. Fine /Fine. Fine/fine. A collection of 48 imaginative knitting patterns. 144 pages, numerous colour illustrations. more information

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Guild Publishing, 1987. Book Club edition. Hard covers, dust jacket. Fine /Fine. Fine/fine, A delightful collection of knitting patterns, some (but not all) incorporating Potterian motifs. Some, modelled by the author's daughters, are photographed by Tony Boase in and around Far Sawrey; the one on p. 95 showing Herdwick cape jackets incorporates a pair of Herdwick sheep and a shepherd on an unmade Lakeland road. The author formerly worked at Norman Hartnell before moving to Paton & Baldwin's as a knitwear designer, and now works freelance. Sm. Quarto, 128 pp. more information

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Search Press, 1986. 1st UK edition, originally published in Australia in 1986. Hard covers, dust jacket. V.g. /Good. Jacket creased and with small tear at top edge. 107 pp. more information

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Sterling / Lark, 1993. 1st edition thus. Hard covers, dust jacket. As new/As new. Purple boards with gilt title; wrapper. An introduction to the most ancient style of embroidery, used since the days of Ancient Egypt. 128 pp. more information

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